Celebrating 100 years of the ‘greatest showman of Indian cinema’
Film Heritage Foundation Raj Kapoor was a filmmaker, producer, and actor whose legacy shaped Indian cinema Raj Kapoor, fondly called the “greatest showman of Indian cinema”, was a leading filmmaker, producer and actor whose work continues to shape and inspire Indian films. Today, almost four decades after his death in 1988, he remains one of […]
Labour fails in attempt to ban foie gras imports
Getty Images Animal welfare campaigners say the force-feeding of birds is inhumane Labour has failed in an attempt to use Brexit-related farming legislation to ban imports of foie gras into the UK. An amendment to the Agriculture Bill by MP David Drew, which would have ended all imports of the product made by force-feeding ducks […]
Crimewatch axed by BBC after 33 years
BBC Jeremy Vine and Tina Daheley have fronted the show since its relaunch last year Crimewatch, one of the BBC’s longest-running shows, is being axed after 33 years. The programme, which asks viewers for help to track down criminals, is hosted by Jeremy Vine and Tina Daheley. The BBC said in a statement: “We are […]
Lorry driver shortage could mean higher prices in shops
Getty Images Hauliers say they are struggling to find lorry drivers Shoppers face higher prices or possibly even empty shelves unless more is done to help end a shortage of lorry drivers, the industry has warned. One leading Welsh haulier said lorry firms were facing a “perfect storm”, caught between Brexit and Covid. Owens Group […]
Kenya election re-run marred by insecurity
AFP The opposition says its demands for a free and fair poll have not been met Western diplomats have warned of “growing insecurity” in Kenya ahead of Thursday’s presidential election re-run, boycotted by the main opposition. Inflammatory rhetoric and attacks on the election commission made it more difficult to hold a legitimate poll, the 20 […]
Love Island star Megan Barton-Hanson speaks of ‘stealthing’ shock
BBC Megan Barton-Hanson described what happened as “shocking” A former Love Island contestant says it “took her breath away” to discover that someone removing a condom during sex is classified as rape. Stealthing, as it is known, happens when someone removes a condom during consensual sex without informing the other person. Megan Barton-Hanson says she […]
Fuel stocks in South and London behind rest of UK
Anadolu Agency Fuel supplies to petrol stations in London and the south-east of England are improving but still remain behind the rest of the country, retailers say. The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) said 64% of forecourts in those areas had both types of fuel compared to 86% of sites nationally. Supplies have increased in recent […]
Penny Lancaster says Gregg Wallace intimidated and distressed people on set
Max Mumby/Indigo / Contributor/Getty Images Penny Lancaster pictured with her husband, Sir Rod Stewart Model Penny Lancaster has claimed that she was both a “witness” and “victim” to “bullying” behaviour by former MasterChef host, Gregg Wallace. It is the first time the 53-year-old has spoken out since her husband, Sir Rod Stewart, publicly accused Wallace […]
AirAsia boss calls on governments to be ‘brave’ and open borders
Reuters The boss of one of Asia’s biggest airlines has called on governments in the region to open their borders for the sake of people’s livelihoods. “Politicians have to be brave,” AirAsia founder Tony Fernandes told the BBC. Cross-border tourism, which accounted for 12% of South East Asia’s GDP in 2019, was hit hard by […]
Drug-seizures fall in Wales blamed on police cuts
Getty Images A fall in the amount of drugs taken off the streets in Wales is due to police cuts, a former senior officer has said. Welsh police forces carried out 7,759 drug seizures in 2016-17, which is 16% less than the year before, Home Office figures show. Former North Wales Police acting chief constable […]